Michael Dwayne Cannada
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Dwayne Cannada, age 67, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on July 11, 1959, to Herbert and Dorothy (Inmon) Cannada.
After graduating from high school, Michael opened his first Mike’s Muffler in Mabank, Texas, more than 50 years ago. His hard work, determination, and easygoing nature made him a familiar and...
Steven Fagan
Aug 1, 2026
Steven Fagan age 71, passed away on August 1, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February 7, 1955, to parents Bill and Bobbie (Avant) Fagan.
Steve attended Spruce High School and dedicated 50 years of his life to working as an automotive machinist. He was a hardworking, simple, and unpretentious man who never needed much to be...
Harold Wayne Turner "PawPaw"
Jul 30, 2026
Harold Wayne Turner, a devoted husband, loving father, proud PawPaw, and legendary community fixture, passed away leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, fierce loyalty, and unconditional love. Above all else, Harold loved God with all his heart. His unshakeable faith was the bedrock of his life, guiding his actions, fueling his generosity, and anchoring him through every season.
Born...
Landon Christopher Huls
Jul 20, 2026
Landon Christopher Huls, age 23, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Athens, Texas on August 12, 2002.
Landon graduated from Kemp High School in 2021 and was working as an electrician apprentice. He enjoyed the simple things in life and never needed recognition to be happy. Landon was kind-hearted, cared deeply about the people...
Philip Permenter
Jul 18, 2026
Philip Permenter age 91, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. He was born in Trechado, New Mexico on April 9, 1935 to parents John and Bertha (Thomeson) Permenter.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Benjamin White
Jul 18, 2026
Benjamin White, age 75, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on June 5, 1951 to parents Benjamin and Frances (Smith) White.
Benjamin was the kind of man who found joy in the simple things in life. He loved spending time fishing, especially when he could share those moments with his grandson, Gabriel....
Lonnie LaPorte
Jul 17, 2026
Lonnie LaPorte, age 79, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Malakoff, Texas. She was born on April 29, 1947, in Tarrant County, Texas to parents L.D. and Dorothy (Raines) Jones.
Lonnie graduated from high school in Kennedale, Texas, and spent much of her life working hard to care for others. She worked as a maid and later as a school...
Joel "Joe" Goodson
Jul 12, 2026
Joel "Joe" Goodson, age 75, passed away on July 12, 2026, in Canton, Texas. He was born in Texas City, Texas on October 31, 1950, to parents Jack and Odessa (Murrell) Goodson.
Joe graduated from Lufkin High School and spent 30 years working for Trees Inc. He later worked as a consulting utility forester for ACRT Company, a role he proudly...
Charles Conrad Lohrmann
Jul 9, 2026
Major Charles Conrad Lohrmann, Ret., age 88, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Michigan on June 2, 1938, to parents Kurt and Esther Lohrmann.
Charles proudly served his country for 20 years and retired as an Air Force Major. Following his retirement from the United States Air Force, Charles devoted himself to advancing the...
Pamela Sue Camp
Jul 3, 2026
Pamela Sue Camp, age 70, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on August 20, 1955, in Greensboro, North Carolina to parents Roger Lee and Margaret Marie (Groen) Blackburn.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Edward John Schilling
Jul 1, 2026
Edward John Schilling, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.
Born on May 30, 1941, Edward lived a life marked by love, hard work, creativity, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was a man of quiet strength, integrity, and kindness whose gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Edward proudly served his country in the...
Rebecca Lore
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rebecca Ann Lore
July 29, 1958 – July 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Rebecca Ann “Becky” Lore, who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 1st, 2026, at the age of 67. While our hearts grieve her absence, we find comfort in knowing that she has been made...
David Jennings
Jun 24, 2026
Celebrating the Life of David Jennings
David Jennings, a proud veteran, beloved father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on January 16, 1933, in Eufaula, Oklahoma, David was a man defined by resilience, duty, and quiet strength.
As a young man, David answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States...
Barbara Rouse
Jun 23, 2026
Barbara Carol Rouse, age 79, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on February 19, 1947, in Dallas, Texas.
Barbara grew up in Missouri. She moved to Texas with her mom when she was a teenager and became a true Texan. She graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1965. Barbara married Marty Rouse, the love...
Doris J. Gibbs
Jun 23, 2026
Doris J. Gibbs, age 93, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on December 24, 1932, in Bangor, Alabama to parents William Floyd and Lena Genoma (Baines) James.
Doris’s life was marked by devotion to her family and a steadfast spirit. She became a carnie at the age of 8 alongside her father. At the tender...
Michael Yates
Jun 19, 2026
Michael Robert Yates, affectionately known as “Pawpaw” and “Pops” passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 82.
Michael was born on February 5, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to Marcus and Leoma Yates. He attended South Oak Cliff High School from 1961 to 1963 and spent his life building, creating, and working with his hands. A proud Texan...
Howard William Johnson
Jun 11, 2026
Howard Johnson, 84, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. Howard was born on August 11, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, to Howard Johnson and Erna Schultz.
Charlotte Irene McCaffety
Jun 10, 2026
Charlotte Irene Hammonds McCaffety, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2026, in the early morning hours in Mabank, Texas. She was born on May 5, 1952, in Dallas, Texas to parents Jim and Agnes Hammonds.
Charlotte was known by her nieces, and others as Aunt Sweetie. Her niece Becky Mollock helped take care of her in...
Michele Ann Trejo-Merrick
Jun 9, 2026
Michele Ann Trejo-Merrick, age 82, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on July 25, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Montague, Sr. and Edna (Anda) Merrick.
Carolyn Joy Anderson
Jun 7, 2026
Carolyn Joy Anderson, age 82 of Pasadena, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2026. True to her name, Carolyn was a JOY to be around and was always pulling pranks, cracking jokes, smiling and laughing. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend.
She was born in Lubbock, Texas, and grew up in Abilene. Carolyn left...